DSL, if by "Lennon/McCartney song" you mean a true collaboration of the two, then I feel that We Can Work It Out is their finest work. It was written during their introspective phase and recorded during the Rubber Soul sessions. I lke how John answered Paul in his middle eight and changed the tempo thus giving the song deeper perspective. The use of the harmonium accentuated this.

I considered A Day In The Life, but it doesn't hold any true meaning, just a bunch of clues. There's no doubt that musically it's a better work, but I really like The Beatles' Rubber Soul period and the introspective songs they were writing. That's why I went with We Can Work It Out.

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I considered A Day In The Life, but it doesn't hold any true meaning, just a bunch of clues. There's no doubt that musically it's a better work, but I really like The Beatles' Rubber Soul period and the introspective songs they were writing. That's why I went with We Can Work It Out.

Tough question. I would have said it's a toss up for me between We Can Work it Out and Day in the Life - and those were the two mentioned above! If I have to make a choice, I would likely say A Day in the Life. Musically, it's just brilliant. The ultimate build up of sound... it's one of the most intense climaxes I've ever heard. I love that it's equally a Lennon/McCartney song, they both had bits here and there to contribute to make this incredible masterpiece. Ooh every time I hear it, it still blows me away!

I think She Loves You and I Want to Hold Your Hand both rank way up there. They sat down one day and cranked She Loves You out together in a few hours. Amazing. I think in both of these songs, they have completely equal parts in every way, both in writing it and singing it.